EP 456: OpenAI’s o3-Mini - The world’s best free chatbot model?

OpenAI and Google have been going toe-to-toe yet again. OpenAI's released two agents and Google JUST dropped some impressive new Gemini 2 models. But between all of those banger releases, OpenAI also dropped an impressive new reasoning model in o3. And cheapskates rejoice -- they released their o3-mini model for (kinda) free! That got us thinking -- is OpenAI's o3-mini the world's best free chatbot model? We answer that question and cover a whole lot more.  Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan questions on OpenAIUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Overview of OpenAI’s 03-mini Model2. Comparisons to Other Chatbot Models3. o3-Mini High’s Reasoning Abilities4. o3-Mini Key Takeaways & ImplicationsTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:00 Daily AI News08:00 Breakdown of o3-mini model09:24 Exciting Update: OpenAI's Free Internet-Connected Model16:18 ChatGPT Plus API Options Explained19:54 o3 Mini Rivals Top Models"22:40 OpenAI's Naming Challenges Explained25:24 Model Choices Explained29:52 Trick Questions: Fruit Consumption Puzzle32:01 Impressive Chain of Thought Evaluation34:32 Riddle: What to Light First?37:18 Challenge: Make Me Laugh, "Blue"41:27 Code Formatting Clarification45:59 Generative AI Search Limitations48:36 Chain of Thought: Web Use Uncertain51:07 O Three Mini's Current Excellence55:35 Revolutionary Reasoning Model InsightsSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)